Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says | World News

At least five people, all security guards, were killed by a gunman who later took his own life at a market in Bangkok, Thailand. The police are investigating the shooter's identity and motives, confirming that no tourists were harmed; this incident adds to concerns about gun violence in the country, following previous attacks in recent years. Want More Context? 🔎

The Houthis in Yemen threatened to target any ships linked to companies that cooperate with Israeli ports, declaring this as part of their "fourth phase of the naval blockade" against Israel due to the ongoing Gaza conflict. This escalation follows over 100 attacks on commercial vessels since November 2023, significantly disrupting trade through the Red Sea and maintaining their campaign to support Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

An emergency alert system will be tested on September 7 at 3 PM in the UK, sending high-pitched alarms to 87 million mobile devices to ensure the system's functionality. This nationwide drill aims to prepare the public for real emergencies and raise awareness, particularly among vulnerable groups, about the alerts' importance in life-threatening situations. Want More Context? 🔎

A viral video shows patients being treated under torchlight at the emergency ward of Ballia district hospital, Uttar Pradesh, due to a 45-minute blackout caused by a generator failure during a power outage. In response to the incident, authorities have installed inverters in the emergency room to prevent future occurrences. Want More Context? 🔎

Sky has filed trademark applications for a new name and logos while confirming it will retain the popular Three and Three Now brands after acquiring them from Warner Bros Discovery for $1 in a cash-free, debt-free deal. The company indicated that it will take several months to finalize the logistics surrounding this transition. Want More Context? 🔎

An Illinois landlord, Joseph Czuba, convicted of murdering six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea al-Fayoume in a hate crime, died in custody at age 73 after serving less than three months of his 53-year sentence. Czuba targeted the family due to their Islamic faith, inflicting fatal wounds on the boy and injuring his mother, Hanaan Shaheen, during an attack linked to rising anti-Muslim sentiment amid the Israel-Gaza conflict. Want More Context? 🔎